CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $6,289
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,676
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $6,289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,676. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,676

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,289

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4,000.24

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4,000.24 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $7,676 (192%)
Insurance Median: $6,289 (157%)
Cash: $7,676 (192% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,289 (157% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4,000.24 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $173 4%
Geisinger Family Plan $178 4%
Amerihealth $199 5%
Upmc For You $203 5%
Health Partners $208 5%
Upmc Chip $216 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $772 - $5,182 19%
Geisinger Health Plan $3,782 - $10,876 95%
Medicare (plans) $3,782 95%
Prison Health Services $3,782 95%
Humana $3,858 96%
Aetna $3,918 - $8,765 98%
Cigna $4,368 - $6,552 109%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $4,952 - $7,428 124%
Healthnet $5,804 - $8,706 145%
Universal Managed Care $6,140 - $9,656 153%
Intergroup Services $7,923 - $13,370 198%
Multiplan $8,418 - $12,628 210%
Ambetter / Centene $12,481 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals